Archive of Author: Jocelyn Trigueros
October 1, 2026
One of the most common sourcing questions we are faced with in this day and age is the question of quality control in China. When talking to importers about their sourcing programs, it is a common belief among them that sourcing from China may mean serious cuts in costs AND...
September 17, 2026
When navigating China manufacturing, delays can often occur, but with the right preparation, many can be avoided or minimized to ensure a smoother sourcing process. Below are a few tips that can reduce the risk of delay and mitigate its damage when it occurs: Place orders early: You’ll want to...
August 20, 2026
Importers who have gone through the trouble of researching, qualifying, and building a relationship with their Chinese suppliers are sometimes hesitant to change, even when the quality of their services and output begins to decline. This desire to not want to “rock the boat” with suboptimal suppliers is what we...
August 6, 2026
In this highly competitive world, there are many possible Chinese suppliers and manufacturers for your goods. It can be difficult to identify the “best fit” to meet specific needs and requirements when you buy direct from China. In a previous blog, we addressed a similar issue: How-to Qualifying Suppliers in...
July 16, 2026
We were all new importers at one time even if some of us (not me!) are now wise and savvy with our years of experience. We all remember things we wish we had known when we first started a China sourcing company Today, we see new importers popping up everywhere,...
June 25, 2026
A China sourcing agency is the best way to support a sourcing program: all your issues are addressed from placing orders to quality assurance to on-time delivery. But (there always seems to be a “but”) it requires an investment. How do we know all that? Well, we have one, obviously....
May 28, 2026
Importing from China has never been a decision made overnight. There are many things to consider, many options to weigh, and lots of research to do when considering moving your supply chain to China. One barrier has always been how? What is the best approach to buying from China? The...
May 21, 2026
Price is not everything when sourcing from China, but it remains the primary reason companies source from China and seek professional China sourcing services. Importers come to us for a number of reasons, but the three most common requests are: Quality assurance, finding suppliers, and securing optimal pricing. Every importer is...